Tribute & Legacy
Speaking On Special Occasions
Unit Learning Targets
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By the end of this unit, you will be able to say…
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I understand different types of special occasion
speeches
I can identify ways to deliver an effective special
occasion speeches
I can acknowledge and express feelings about a
significant influence in my life
I can incorporate authenticity, style, and passion into
a presentation
In SOS, we aim to inspire, celebrating
what we have in common
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We reaffirm values
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We recommit ourselves to life according to
those values
Special Occasion Speeches aim to
inspire or to entertain through…
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Building community
Identifying personal beliefs and feelings
Showing the power of a given situation
The Responsibility of a Speaker
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Giving an Informative Speech, is to say
something worth hearing
Giving a Persuasive Speech, is to activate the
audience to behave a certain way
Giving a Special Occasion Speech, is to remind
the audience of what’s truly important
Central Idea = Basic Values
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Values are what is most important
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The things we care about
Our visions of what we want to achieve
What makes us who we are (as individuals and as
a community)
Journal:
What are your values? What do
you really care about? What
makes you who you are?
Types of Special Occasion
Speeches
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Acceptance
Commemorative
After-Dinner
Ingredients for a Strong
SOS Speech
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A clear point
Organized
Uses compelling language
Have a Clear Point
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General Purpose
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To Inspire
To Entertain
Specific Purpose
Central Idea
Commemorative
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Speeches of praise or celebration that pay
tribute to a person/group/institution/idea
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Eulogies
Event Speeches (i.e. Veteran’s Day, Graduation)
Dedications (Memorials, Buildings)
TED Talks
Testimonial addresses (sharing experiences)
Best Man/Maid of Honor Speeches
Speeches of Acceptance
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Goal: Giving the Award
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To explain why the
recipient is receiving the
award or gift
Point out achievement
and discuss them in
ways that make them
meaningful to the
audience
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Goal: Receiving the
Award
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Give thanks for a gift or
award
Acknowledge those who
helped the recipient gain
the award or gift
After-Dinner Speeches
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Purpose: to entertain
Almost any topic can be appropriate
Lighter in tone than other speeches
Supporting material should be chosen for
entertainment value rather than persuasive
strength
After-Dinner Speeches
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Listeners are looking for good natured talks
that are imaginative and whimsical
Still need to be clearly organized around a
central theme
Humor can be important!
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Grows naturally
Provides insight
NOT stand up comedy where superficial jokes are
strung together
The “Last Lecture” Example
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Specific Purpose: to entertain and inspire us
with stories of how he achieved (and failed to
achieve) his childhood dreams
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Central Idea: In dreaming, trying, and failing
we learn the imagination, perseverance and
sense of fun we need to succeed and to help
others succeed, too
Tips for Delivery
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Be brief
Be accurate
Be able to adapt to the occasion
Be able to adapt to the audience
Try to create a sense of anticipation and
excitement
Remember to leave your audience
thinking…
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Whether you are aiming to entertain or to
inspire, you should have a central idea
Express the values you want to remind your
audience about
What have you achieved?
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Ten years from now, you will be giving great
speeches and presentations
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Now, you know from experience:
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That you can stand up and speak
Techniques for how to do it
Why it is important
That public speaking can be fun